Production Manager

Shape Corp. • Trenton, OH

12d

About The Position

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and management of the manufacturing area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, business or engineering preferred
• Five + years of leadership (automotive manufacturing leadership preferred)
• Practical knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Experience with developing and maintaining budgets and financial statements

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of workplace for associates through coordination of efforts with the Health and Safety team and adhering to standards
• Ensure quality of products and services for our customers
• Ensure ontime delivery of parts and services for customers
• Responsible for Productivity and Cost
• Promote Core Values and Systems
• Lead Change
• Support Operations and Manage using Shape Production Values
• Facilitate, coach and motivate leaders and associates
• Establish clear goals and tasks to achieve short term and long term corporate goals
• Manage, teach and lead lean manufacturing practices and systems
• Ensure proper scheduling and staffing to meet customer needs
• Follow Shape problem solving guildelines to identify the root cause of problems, and develop actions to contain, correct and prevent their reoccurance
• Administer company policies and procedures
• Promote continuous improvement activities, such as, but not limited to, problem solving, DMAIC, and cross functional teams.
• Maintain positive morale
• Promote the manufacturing system, policies and goals
• Act in accordance with Shape principles and values
• Conduct timely and complete performance evaluations of direct assocates, and ensure timely and complete performance evaluation of associates reporting under indirect supervision
• Assess subordinates skill sets, current and future development needs and take steps to mentor and develop them appropriately
• Optimize all service activities throughout the Shape Grand Haven campus, including but not limited to: Manufacturing value stream, Packaging and labeling approach, Inventory management, VA/VE
• Evaluate and monitor Shape Grand Haven service costs
• Interact with Business Unit Teams to ensure proper pricing and service part strategies
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager